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ELLYN STEIN, PH.D.
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ELLYN STEIN, PH.D.
Dr. Ellyn Stein, a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York, completed her undergraduate studies with distinction in all subjects from Cornell University and her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University. She has received extensive training across a wide variety of clinical settings, including hospitals, counseling centers, clinics, and schools. Dr. Stein has nearly twenty years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents, and adults suffering from anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, concerns related to sexuality and/or gender identity, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Dr. Stein completed her APA-accredited doctoral internship at the NJ Healthcare System Veterans Affairs located in East Orange and Lyons, NJ, where she concentrated her training on health psychology, psycho-oncology, pain management, trauma, and grief. It was during this period that Dr. Stein’s passion for working with individuals whose lives had been influenced by cancer and other significant medical challenges emerged. She realized that robust psychological support for individuals and their families grappling with serious medical illness is essential in helping them process the ways in which their lives have been profoundly impacted by illness. Dr. Stein’s doctoral dissertation focused on the psychosocial impact of cancer-related infertility in women, and she examined the deeply personal struggles women faced when cancer-related issues affected their ability to conceive.
With this specialization in mind, Dr. Stein pursued a postdoctoral fellowship in Palliative Care at the James J. Peters Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bronx, NY. She collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and social workers to address the diverse psychosocial concerns associated with chronic, complex, and/or terminal medical illnesses. Dr. Stein worked intimately with veterans, caregivers, and their families, extending vital assistance in navigating the ever-evolving emotional and physical demands that arise throughout the various stages of illness. During her fellowship, Dr. Stein also received specialized training working with children, adolescents, and their families, as they battled serious medical illnesses at Mount Sinai Medical Center in NY, NY. In addition, Dr. Stein gleaned extensive experience conducting grief and bereavement therapy, as individuals and their families experienced many layers of grief and loss related to illness.
Known for her warm and approachable nature, Dr. Stein fosters a welcoming and engaging therapeutic experience. She has committed her professional practice to helping her clients become the best versions of themselves in the face of significant life challenges. Dr. Stein’s commitment to this endeavor is not just a professional duty, but a personal calling. She views her work with clients as a privilege, guiding them through this transformative journey with unwavering support, empathy, and hope as they navigate the complexities of their own unique obstacles. Dr. Stein’s ultimate aspiration is for her clients to emerge as confident, empowered, and resilient individuals, well-prepared to thrive in an ever-changing and unpredictable world.
Dr. Stein has been recognized as a ‘Favorite Doc’ in the field of Psychology several times by NJ Family Magazine.
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